Missing Samrala Man Found Dead Near Sirhind Canal, Police Launch Investigation
In a tragic development, the body of a man who had been missing for approximately two weeks was discovered in a forest area along the Sirhind canal on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Karanvir Singh, a resident of Samrala in Ludhiana district.
Family's Desperate Search Ends in Tragedy
The discovery came after an extensive search operation initiated by both police and family members. Amritpal Kaur, the mother of the deceased, had filed a formal missing persons report with local authorities after her son disappeared on February 5.
According to local sources familiar with the investigation, police had been tracking Karanvir's movements through mobile phone locations and CCTV footage. This digital trail revealed that the young man had traveled to Khamano with friends before vanishing without a trace.
Revelation of Drug Addiction History
During the investigation, family members disclosed crucial information to police about Karanvir's personal struggles. They revealed that the deceased had been addicted to drugs and had recently completed a year-long rehabilitation program at a drug de-addiction center in Baddi.
"He had only been out of the rehabilitation facility for a few days before his disappearance," family members told investigating officers, painting a picture of a young man in a vulnerable state during his initial days of recovery.
Breakthrough in the Case
The investigation took a dramatic turn when police and family members questioned Karanvir's friends about his whereabouts. One friend made a shocking confession, revealing that Karanvir had died and that his body was lying in the forest area alongside the Sirhind canal.
This information triggered an intensive two-day search of the specified area. The breakthrough finally came on Wednesday when someone alerted authorities about a foul smell emanating from the forest and the presence of a body.
Discovery and Police Response
When police and family members reached the location, they confirmed the body was indeed that of Karanvir Singh. The remains showed signs of advanced decomposition, indicating the body had been at the location for some time.
Police immediately took custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Family members have expressed their suspicion that Karanvir was either murdered or died from a drug overdose, and have demanded the strictest possible action against those responsible.
Official Police Statement
Inspector Harvinder Singh, the Station House Officer of Samrala police station, provided official details about the case. "We have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder," the inspector confirmed. "The exact cause of death will be determined once we receive the post-mortem examination report."
The police investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the final days of Karanvir Singh's life and determine the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
